News Archive
May 31, 2016
Sarah Winterbottom from Glossop, Derbyshire was on winning form as she tackled the challenge of Sunday’s Horseware Bronze League Qualifier at Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
A sizable field of ninety-one horses and their riders all had their attention fixed on obtaining one of three...
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May 30, 2016
Sisters Jodie and Ellie Hall McAteer from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire made their parents and GB extremely proud in Opgblabeek, Belgium yesterday when they won both the Children and Pony Grand Prix’s .
A brilliant performance by 16 year-old Jodie Hall-McAteer and Tixylix saw them claim an outstanding...
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May 27, 2016
The British Showjumping team, competing under the banner of Team Cavalor, in the CSIO 3* FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup show in Lisbon finished joint 2nd with home nation Portugal last night behind Spain who took the title.
Anna Edwards from Clevedon, Avon with her own 10...
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May 27, 2016
The British Showjumping Young Rider team finished 4th in their respective Nations Cup in Opglabbeek, Belgium this evening.
Finishing on a total score of 16 penalties, they were three fences behind winners Belgium who finished on 4 penalties and Netherlands on 9 penalties in 2nd place...
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May 27, 2016
Emotions ran high in Rome today when British Showjumping’s Team Cavalor won the CSIO 5* Furusiyya Nations Cup this afternoon. This made it a back-to-back win in Rome as they had entered the competition as the defending champions having won last year.
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May 27, 2016
The British Showjumping Junior Team claimed their respective Nations Cup as their own in Opglabbeek this afternoon.
As per the Pony and Children teams before them that finished 2nd in each of their Nations Cup competitions earlier today it was a jump-off that dictated the final...
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May 27, 2016
The British Showjumping Children’s Team came 2nd in the Nations Cup in Opglabbeek, Belgium this afternoon in their first team competition of the year.
With three of the four riders posting clears across both rounds of the Nations Cup to finish on a zero penalty score, the...
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May 27, 2016
The British Pony Team came 2nd after a three-way jump-off with France and Ireland for 1st place in Opglabbeek, Belgium this morning.
The team of four representing GB along with those representing France and Ireland had all finished on a score of zero penalties after both...
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May 26, 2016
The British Showjumping team selected for the CSIO 5* Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup in Sopot, Poland which runs between 9th – 12th June 2016 is as follows:
Douglas Duffin from Dollar, Clackmannanshire with Quidam B Z, an 11 year-old bay stallion whom he jointly owns with...
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May 23, 2016
Nineteen year-old Jake Saywell headed an ultra-competitive Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Second Round yesterday at Wales and West Show in Chepstow, Monmouthshire and in doing so, he beat 130 other combinations.
With just the two qualification spots available for the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers...
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May 23, 2016
Sixty-eight combinations started out in Sunday’s Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round at Sparsholt College in Winchester, Hampshire and those competitors certainly had the best of the weekend’s weather.
Each starter was campaigning for one of the two Horse of the Year Show tickets on offer...
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May 23, 2016
With three Horse of the Year Show places at stake, a great competition unfolded in the Squibb Group Pony Foxhunter Second Round at Sparsholt College in Winchester, Hampshire. As ever, the class was a crucial part of the Pony Premier Show that ran over the...
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May 23, 2016
Forty-six combinations did not let the rain dampen their spirits on Saturday as they fought it out for victory in The Stable Company HOYS 138cms Qualifier at Sparsholt College in Winchester, Hampshire.
With the weather on Saturday as fierce as the competition, the hardy spectators...
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May 23, 2016
Saturday’s HOYS 128cms Qualifier at Sparsholt College saw twenty-four able combinations contest for victory but it was 11 year-old Madison Heath who took the crown.
With just three places up for grabs for the HOYS 128cms Championship Final, which will run during the prestigious Horse of...
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May 23, 2016
Sunday saw The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe, Bedfordshire host a Haygain Pony Discovery Second Round. With the qualification campaign well under way, all forty-one competitors had their sights set on securing one of the ten qualification places available for the Haygain Pony Discovery Championship Final.
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May 22, 2016
Emotions ran high in Rome today when British Showjumping’s Team Cavalor won the CSIO 5* Furusiyya Nations Cup this afternoon. This made it a back-to-back win in Rome as they had entered the competition as the defending champions having won last year.
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May 22, 2016
GB’s Michael Whitaker from Whatton, Nottinghamshire ended his weekend at the LGCT Madrid with a win in the CSI5* 1.55m Copa Del Ray Trofeo El Corte Inglis on his own 14 year-old chestnut gelding Viking.
Michael and Viking fought off thirty-eight other challengers and in doing...
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May 20, 2016
Great Britain’s Laura Renwick had an impressive two more trophies to add to her cabinet today after a phenomenal double win at the opening day of competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid. With two of her top horses in action in the...
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May 20, 2016
The British Showjumping squad selected for the Young Rider Nations Cup competitions in Wierden, The Netherlands which runs between 1 – 5 June 2016 are as follows:
Millie Allen (18 years) Stockton on Tees, Cleveland with the 11 year-old bay stallion Balou Star owned by Udo...
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May 20, 2016
The opening leg of the International Stairway took place today at Devon County Show this afternoon and it was Rob Bevis that took the title with Kate Mustill’s 8 year-old bay gelding Chablis ET.
One of only three clears in the first round, Rob delivered a...
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May 20, 2016
It was a brilliant opening round of world class action as Great Britain’s Laura Renwick and her stunning eight year old gelding MHS Washington took the CSI5* 1.45m Volvo Trophy.
The pair beat an impressive field of 57 international riders in the two phase competition, jumping...
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May 20, 2016
The live stream from the Pony Premier Show at Sparsholt College will be available from Saturday 21st May all the way through to Sunday 22nd May and we're going to be bringing you approximately ten hours of live action each day.
We will be streaming from the NAF International Arena and you'll...
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May 19, 2016
The NAF Shining Star Award for April 2016 goes to Thomas Pritchard. The 13 year-old from Flax Bourton, Bristol gained his nomination for his natural talent and desire to improve, as a regular attendee of the Bristol & Somerset Academy.
Thomas was nominated for the award...
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May 18, 2016
Nicole Pavitt couldn’t have been happier when she won the CSI 3* Grand Prix in Bethune, France earlier this week with Shahenaz, the 11 year-old grey mare owned by Prince Sultan Saud. Jumping clear in a time that was just 1/10th of a second faster...
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May 18, 2016
Tushingham Arena in Whitchurch, Shropshire hosted a Haygain Pony Discovery Second Round yesterday and thirty-one competitors jumped with the aim of securing one of the ten qualification places up for grabs for the Haygain Pony Discovery Championship Final.
The Championship Final will be held during this...
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May 18, 2016
Spectators were treated to well fought out Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round on Saturday at Quainton Stud in Buckinghamshire and it was Harry Bateman who eventually topped the leader board from the seventy-two starters.
With each rider concentrated on securing a treble clear, a result...
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May 18, 2016
The KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round at Cherwell Competition Centre in Oxford ran during a beautiful spring morning and a bumper crop of ninety-three competitors gathered to battle it out for a place in the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Championship Final.
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May 18, 2016
A bumper field of seventy-four starters contested the first of this year’s Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifiers at Nottinghamshire County Show in Newark on Sunday and the class proved to be a great competition for competitors and spectators alike.
Each competitor turned out with the aim...
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May 17, 2016
Twelve riders have been selected for the International Experience Programme (IEP) following the CSI 2* Chepstow International, where riders put themselves forward for consideration. With the support of Sport England, British Showjumping launched the IEP in 2014. The programme, which is aimed at riders aged...
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May 17, 2016
The dates and venues for the 2016 Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/BEF Futurity evaluation series have been announced. The Futurity evaluations aim to identify British bred young potential sport horses and ponies destined for top level careers in dressage, eventing, show-jumping or endurance. The Futurity is...
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May 17, 2016
A powerful video demonstrating the unique and extraordinary bond between the Olympics’ most muscular athlete – the horse – and their courageous riders has been released today, less than three months before the start of the Rio 2016 Games.
Around the world in 80 days –...
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May 17, 2016
In the Saturday morning sunshine, the first Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Second Round of 2016 got off to a flying start at the British Showjumping North Cumbria Area Show. With only two qualification spots on offer for the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Championship...
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May 16, 2016
British Showjumping is delighted to announce the selected coaches for the new National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence 2016/17. The National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence is aimed at coaches working with adult and young people who participate in equestrian sport for competitive recreation purposes....
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May 16, 2016
The British Showjumping squad selected for the CSIO 5* FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup show in Rome, Italy which runs between 26 – 29 May 2016 are as follows. This will be the second point scoring leg of the series for the British Team, the first...
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May 16, 2016
With the second rounds now in full swing, Sunday saw a strong field of thirty-two combinations battle it out for the top spot in the Squibb Group Pony Foxhunter Second Round held at Pyecombe Horse Show in Pyecombe, West Sussex.
Each starter began the class with...
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May 16, 2016
Yesterday saw thirty-four keen combinations gather at the Pyecombe Horse Show in Pyecombe, West Sussex, all of whom were looking to safeguard their place in this summer’s Haygain Pony Discovery Championship Final, which will be held at the British Showjumping National Championships in August. With...
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May 15, 2016
The Grand Prix for the Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy at Royal Windsor this afternoon saw top class competition played out infront of capacity crowds enjoying the best of the weather.
With fourteen clears in the first round it was almost half the starting field that then...
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May 14, 2016
Thirty-four talented pony and rider combinations came forward for Sunday’s HOYS 128cms Qualifier at Weston Lawns Equitation Centre in Bulkington, Warwickshire and it was 11 year-old Rosie Collins who took the eventual victory.
With just three places up for grabs for the HOYS 128cms Championship...
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May 14, 2016
Laura Renwick with Colin Bates’ 9 year-old chestnut gelding Helidor Hybris flew the flag for Great Britain today at the CSI 4* Royal Windsor Horse Show when she won the Falcon Stakes – Winning Round 1.45m competition.
An incredible performance saw her achieve a jump off...
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May 14, 2016
The Longines Royal International Horse Show is one of largest shows in the world, with top class showjumping, showing, driving and arena eventing held at the All England Jumping Course concurrently with international dressage at our sister venue Dressage at Hickstead, making it one of...
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May 13, 2016
The British Equestrian Federation are seeking a proactive individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work as the BEF Safeguarding Officer. This is a pivotal role working with the BEF’s General Counsel to administer and manage the BEF Federation wide safeguarding children and adults...
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May 13, 2016
There was something for everyone at today's Royal Windsor Horse Show, with a Royal victory in the showing ring and the debut of International 4* show jumping bringing the sporting action to new heights.
Guy Williams, renowned for being quick against the clock, set the early pace...
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May 13, 2016
The CSIO 5* Furusiyya Nations Cup series really got underway for GB Team Cavalor today when they contested their first qualifying leg of the Top Level series in La Baule, France. To say it has kick-started an Olympic year with considerable enthusiasm would be an understatement and...
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May 12, 2016
Despite yesterday's cancellation, Royal Windsor Horse Show, today, set off in style with packed crowds enjoying the sunshine, the top equestrian sport and the displays. Her Majesty The Queen was delighted to win first place in the RoR Tattersalls Thoroughbred Ridden Show Horse Championship, with her...
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May 12, 2016
The CSIO5* Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at La Baule (FRA) will take place tomorrow, Friday 6 May, and the competition has attracted a field of 8 teams. The starting order was determined by a draw held in La Baule this morning, and the order-of-go will be as follows with British...
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May 12, 2016
Competitors were treated to beautiful sunny day at Port Royal Equestrian Centre on Saturday as the venue was the setting for the first of this year’s Haygain Pony Discovery Second Rounds.
Twenty combinations travelled to the Yorkshire based venue hoping to secure their place in this...
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Lottie Tutt Leaps to Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round Victory at Weston Lawns Equitation Centre
May 11, 2016
A bumper field of 115 starters came forward for the first of this year’s Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Rounds at Weston Lawns Equitation Centre in Bulkington, Warwickshire this Saturday as the class proved to be an integral part of the Pony Premier Show.
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May 11, 2016
Sunday saw fifty-four competitors fight it out in the first Squibb Group Pony Foxhunter Second Round of 2016 which was held at Weston Lawns Equitation Centre in Bulkington, Warwickshire.
With three direct qualifying places at stake for the Squibb Group Pony Foxhunter Championship Final at this...
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May 11, 2016
The Organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show have announced that today’s show (Wednesday 11thMay) is cancelled due to flooding in the public car park and lorry parks. The rain is expected to leave by lunchtime and tomorrow’s events are planned to go ahead as usual. More updates...
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May 10, 2016
The British Showjumping team selected for the CSIO 5* FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup show in Rome, Italy which runs between 26 – 29 May 2016 are as follows. This will be the second point scoring leg of the series for the British Team, the first...
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May 10, 2016
The opening KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round at Northallerton Equestrian Centre in North Yorkshire on Saturday got this summer’s qualification campaign off to a great start as forty-three competitors battled it out for a place in the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Championship Final.
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May 09, 2016
Fourteen year-old Lily Freeman Attwood fought off sixty-two other starters on Sunday to take the top spot in The Stable Company HOYS 138cms Qualifier at Weston Lawns Equitation Centre in Bulkington, Warwickshire.
Spectators were treated to fierce competition on Sunday as each combination aimed to...
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May 09, 2016
Do you have what it takes to become an equestrian athlete at the highest level, and ultimately to represent Great Britain at future Olympic and Paralympic Games? This is your last chance to apply, with registration for the 2016-2018 World Class Podium Potential Programme closing...
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May 09, 2016
Emma-Jo Slater got her Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship campaign off to a flying start on Saturday after triumphing in the second round held at Codham Park Equestrian.
Forty starters made the journey to the Essex based venue and each and every starter was hoping to...
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May 08, 2016
A superb double clear, one of only four achieved within the CSIO 3* Grand Prix at Drammen, placed Douglas Duffin 3rd this afternoon in a hard fought Grand Prix which was won by Gregory Wathelet for Belgium with Quasi Modo Z.
Gregory’s second-round time of 37.37...
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May 07, 2016
Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Tony Newbury, the senior British Team who compete as Team Cavalor finished 3rd in the CSIO 3* Furusiyya Nations Cup in Drammen yesterday evening.
The team of four riders finished behind Italy and Norway who took 1st and 2nd place...
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May 06, 2016
The British Showjumping team selected for the four Youth Nations Cup competitions in Opglabbeek in Belgium which runs between 26 - 29 May 2016 are as follows:
Pony Nations Cup Squad
Allana Clutterbuck (15 years) from Upminster, Essex with Sultan Du Bary a 10 year-old bay...
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May 06, 2016
Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that entries for the British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire are Open.
The schedule is live with entries open for what will be an exciting BSNC 2016. For information on the event, view the schedule and...
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May 06, 2016
British Showjumping have been notified that a few members appear to have not yet received their qualification letters that were despatched for specific second rounds or Championship Finals.
For anyone else that this may apply to, or for those that may wish to check their qualification, please note...
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May 05, 2016
The British Showjumping team selected for the CSIO 3* FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup show in Lisbon, Portugal which runs between 26 - 29 May 2016 are as follows:
Anna Edwards from Clevedon, Avon with her own 10 year-old bay gelding Blazer B
Laura Robinson from Northallerton, North Yorkshire...
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May 04, 2016
British Showjumping are pleased to confirm that the 2016 Winter Grade C Championship Final will be take place at the Bolesworth International CSI 4* this summer.
Bolesworth International runs between 16 – 19 June and members who are qualified for the Final will shortly be receiving...
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May 04, 2016
For the first time ever, Royal Windsor Horse Show will be available to view across the world as the action is live streamed via the Show’s website and www.canterbanter.co.uk. Royal Windsor Horse Show, in conjunction with British Showjumping, will be streaming unrestricted content live from...
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May 04, 2016
British Showjumping is delighted to announce Cavalor as the new title sponsor of the British Showjumping Senior Nations Cups Teams.
The Cavalor brand consists of a line of products dedicated to the nutritional needs of high-performance horses. Cavalor offers a complete line of horse feed, supplements...
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May 04, 2016
Sunday saw Wellington Riding Centre in Hampshire play host to this year’s Winter Amateur Final. Following a competitive qualification campaign which ran between October 2015 and March 2016, qualified combinations and spectators were eager to find out who would ride away with this year’s Championship...
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May 03, 2016
15 year old Jodie Hall-McAteer, headed the Pony Grand Prix on board Sarah Mendoza’s 18 year-old chestnut mare Tixylix. With only four combinations through to the jump off , Jodie not only produced the only double clear but she did so in a super-fast time,...
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Kerrie Goodwin Takes Victory in Horseware Bronze League Qualifier at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre
May 03, 2016
Kerrie Goodwin from St Albans, Hertfordshire kicked off this year’s Horseware Bronze League Qualifiers in fine style, taking victory on Saturday at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre in Cambridgeshire.
A keen field of fifty-two combinations began the class and each rider was focused on securing one of...
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May 01, 2016
The CSI 2* at Aachen saw Jess Mendoza, Helen Tredwell and Dominic Webb putting in some great performances throughout the four days of competition which culminated this afternoon.
Helen Tredwell picked up a win in the opening Speed Class on Friday with Balouetta. Their clear in a...
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May 01, 2016
Keith Shore and Mystic Hurricane, took the Big Tour Grand Prix this afternoon at the Chepstow CSI 2* having produced a foot-perfect round across the touch and technical course designed by Alan Wade.
It was only five from the starting field of seventy that managed to...
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May 01, 2016
The fourth leg of the Global Champions Tour drew to a close today in the incredible city of Shanghai and it was the British quartet of Scott Brash, Alexandra Thornton, Laura Renwick Michael Whitaker and who were flying the Union Flag.
Laura produced an extremely notable...
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